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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 5, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns (career-high 56 points) set a new Timberwolves franchise record for points in a game, en route to a 126-114 victory over the Hawks tonight in Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns (career-high 56 points) set a new Timberwolves franchise record for points in a game, en route to a 126-114 victory over the Hawks tonight in Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Evan Turner #1 CJ McCollum #3 Jusuf Nurkic #27 Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Evan Turner #1 CJ McCollum #3 Jusuf Nurkic #27 Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Nikola Jokic, DEN vs MIN ($10,400): The Timberwolves are 23rd against centers in their last 15 games and Jokic is rolling. He’s been over 58 fantasy points in his last four games. This one should be a high scoring affair and Jokic will do his part in getting points and assists. He needs 48.4 fantasy points to reach value on Thursday. With the way things have gone lately, Jokic and Towns might put on a show on Thursday night. *****

Karl-Anthony Towns, MIN at DEN ($9,800): While the Timberwolves struggle against centers, the Nuggets don’t fare much better. They are 27th against centers in their last 15 games. Towns struggled against the Jazz, finishing with 30.25 fantasy points in Tuesdays game. In his last six games against the Nuggets, he’s averaging 54.5 fantasy points. As mentioned, Towns and Jokic should trade baskets on Thursday, leading to a big game from both participants. *****

Jusuf Nurkic, POR at HOUR ($6,600): Nurkic has been over value in five of his last six. The Rockets are first against centers in their last 15 games, but Nurkic put up 51.75 fantasy points against them on Mar. 20. He needs 30.7 fantasy points to hit value on Thursday. With Damian Lillard out of the lineup, Nurkic is going to see more scoring and rebounding opportunities. He’s a tough matchup for Clint Capela with his size and strength. He’ll be over the 30.7 fantasy points he needs for value on Thursday. ***